K-5 Elementary Teacher (Full-time)

SSAES K-5 Teachers Job Description St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School is seeking an experienced and certified elementary teacher (K-5). The St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School located in Watertown, Mass, is a child-centered American-Armenian Institution committed to academic excellence. The school is accredited by the Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE). Your responsibilities include but not limited to -overseeing and implementing Reading, Language Arts, Math Science and Social Studies curriculum and instruction according to the Massachusetts Curriculum Standards. -building strong relationships with students in order to motivate them to be their best selves both academically and personally. -being open and prepared to think deeply about instructional strategies and collaborate with colleagues in order to meet the needs of every student. -developing lesson plans and instructional materials and providing individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student. -providing accommodations and support for students with special needs. -establishing and communicating clear objectives to the students for all lessons, units and projects. -upholding a code of conduct for the classroom which is consistent with established school policies and develops rules of classroom behavior which are enforced in a fair and just manner. attending established traditional school sponsored activities (e.g., Open House, Christmas Concert, and Graduation Ceremony). -participating in professional development and mentorship opportunities with specialists and colleagues. -ensuring the safety and well-being of students. -establishing an effective learning environment and promoting a positive school culture. -developing strong relationships and communicates with parents with regularly (ie. weekly electronic newsletters).